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Be the movie, see the movie with clever lighting controls from Rococo

Automated home lighting systems might sound like a luxury product for lazy people, but they’re actually designed to give you maximum control over every element of lighting in your home. Plus, they’re time-saving, cost-effective, intelligent, and energy-efficient, and best of all, they allow you to instantly create different moods throughout multiple rooms. Home Lighting Controls for the Ultimate Home Cinema Experience Imagine you’ve invited your friends round to enjoy a night of movies. You’ve got everything you need – the 50” 3D TV, surround sound system, Blu-Ray player, and comfy armchairs – but there’s one thing you hadn’t counted on – the glare from your ceiling or wall lights. While dimming the lighting to create an authentic cinema experience might not seem like an onerous task, you’re bound to want to take breaks throughout the evening when you’ll need to turn the lights back up temporarily. Thanks to Rako home lighting controls, you can instantly lower or increase the level of lighting in the areas required without having to constantly up to access the light switch. Home Lighting Controls that Highlight the Individual Features of your Home If you have a display cabinet in your hallway, landing, kitchen, or living room, Rako home lighting controls can help showcase it in the best possible light. Equally, you may wish to highlight certain areas of your house of flat, such as a breakfast bar, dining area, drinks cabinet or tropical fish tank. Rako gives you the option to retrospectively install wired, wireless or combination systems in any room using a variety of modules depending on your preference. For example, you may wish to use LEDs in one area, low-voltage in another, and incandescent in a third. Home Lighting Controls for Security Of course, home lighting controls don’t just make your life easier, and your home appear more inviting. They can also help with security. Rako makes a range of wireless and non-wireless accessories to suit your every need. Products like the TCM time-clock can automatically activate lights in your chosen area at dusk, run a sequence, or simulate your normal lighting pattern when you’re away on holiday. Access your Lighting from Anywhere in the World Rako has created handy mobile apps for iPhone/iPad and Android users. They allow you to take full control of your Rako lighting system when you’re at home using your local area network or when you’re at the office, on holiday, or on the train via the internet. The on-screen touch sliders let you select and control each element of your home’s individual areas. Plus, you can save and easily access your preferred ‘scene’ settings so that you can always be sure of a warm welcome home. Find out more If you’d like to find out more about how Rococo Systems can help you plan and implement a state-of-the-art home lighting control solution for your house or flat, give us a call today on 01277 890 888 (Essex) or 020 7454 1234 (London). Alternatively, you can complete our online contact form, and we’ll respond to you as quickly as possible.

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Linn Akubarik – The Linn Activ Loudspeaker You’ve Been Waiting 40 Years For

40 years of Linn’s loudspeaker knowledge and expertise have been applied to produce the Linn Akubarik – a new Linn loudspeaker that stands apart from the crowd. Linn Akubarik includes a host of ground-breaking technical developments as well building on key technologies from Linn’s reference Linn Klimax 350A loudspeakers. What So Special About Linn Akubarik? There are many aspects to Linn Akubarik that make it a very special loudspeaker – so here are some of the highlights: Integrated With Aktiv filters and Chakra power amplification all on one board, the circuit layout is optimised for the shortest signal path, eliminating interconnections and reducing noise. Powered by Linn’s latest generation Dynamik, the loudspeaker is completely silent, thanks to efficient and passive cooling without the need for a fan. 3k Array Linn’s unique 3K driver array houses the mid-range, tweeter and super-tweeter drive units close together to replicate a single point source with wide dispersion, ensuring great sound wherever you listen. Isobarik Bass System Linn have gone back to their roots with an isobaric bass system cleverly concealed in the lower section of the loudspeaker cabinet to produce lots of rich, deep bass within a surprisingly compact package. Cabinet Already being hailed the ‘Baby Klimax 350A’, Linn Akubarik takes design cues from their reference loudspeaker. But the curves not only look beautiful, they’ve been designed with great sound in mind. The New Akurate System Completing the Linn Akurate system, Linn Akurate DSM and Linn Akubarik loudspeakers offer a new level of performance and simplicity, and provide the best value system available in the market at this price point. Linn Akubarik is available in Linn’s 6 standard or high gloss wood veneer finishes as well as over 200 high gloss colour finishes. You can choose between chrome or black 3K arrays, and the loudspeaker comes with a black painted stainless steel stand with stainless steel spike and lock nut system.

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NEW to Rococo – Linn Sneaky DSM

Linn Sneaky DSM Fed up trying to squeeze the best possible sound from all your home entertainment with the kit you have? STOP! Look no further; suffer no longer because Linn Sneaky DSM has it all in one exceptionally neat package. Linn Sneaky DSM plays music from all sources at exceptional ear pleasing quality! Listen to CDs, downloads, online content, internet radio – without the performance compromise of a disc playing mechanism. With loads of inputs for all kinds of home entertainment, Sneaky DSM makes movies, games and TV all sound better than ever too. Built on the well-proven and trusted Linn DS technology, the Linn Sneaky DSM is an all-purpose digital streamer that fits easily into any space in any room. Simply add speakers to get started and expand later with separate amps or more rooms or areas such as patios or gardens. The sky really is the limit! Control is childs play and can be from your favourite gadget or a more generic house control system that everyone uses. But if you love your toys then you can control your Linn system from an iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android phone or tablet, PC or Mac. Browse artwork, create playlists and control all your music from a laptop, tablet or phone with free apps including Linn’s Kinsky control software. Sneaky DSM also comes supplied with our new simplified remote control that looks and feels great. The Linn Sneaky DSM is available in three beautiful finishes: Black, Silver and White, giving you the colour choice you need to match your interior design style. Features Plays digital music over a standard Ethernet network Fully integrated pre-amplifier and power amplifier Streams internet radio, podcasts and ‘listen again’ broadcasts Decodes FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless (ALAC), MP3, WMA (except lossless), AIFF, AAC and OGG audio formats with up to 24-bit 192 kHz native sample rate Plays computer audio via Linn Songcast app e.g. iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, BBC iPlayer Songcast support allows synchronised playback of audio around the home 6 inputs (RCA Phono, HDMI, S/PDIF, Toslink) for connection and up-sampling of additional sources HDMI, S/PDIF and TOSLINK inputs, plus HDMI pass-thru Linn Dynamik Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) 2 channels of 33 W power amplification (stereo) or 4 channels of 33 W power amplification (bi-amped) High quality 4 pole Neutrik speakON connectors Compatible with UPnP™ media servers and UPnP™ AV 1.0 control points

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Alphason Tensai Furniture

Check out the Alphason Tensai range of furniture. Tensai, meaning ‘genius’ in Japanese is part of Alphason’s premier ‘Design First’ TV furniture range. It’s easy to see what’s genius about the Alphason Tensai TSI1085 TV stand; designed to enhance the viewing angle of Sony’s Monolithic TV range as well as any other flat screen TV. Tensai employs a unique design shape to mirror the Sony Monolithic angled TV working in perfect harmony with the screen’s angle. The 6 degree tilting sides work in unison with the screen to provide the optimum viewing angle. Two piano black shelves underneath the TV are made from glass toughened to British safety standards and will support the weight of fairly substantial AV amplifiers (up to 20kg). The cable management options at the rear of the cabinet besides accommodating routed cables also offer room for a power extension block. The angled corners at the rear and practical levelling feet make manoevreing the Tensai TSI1085 TV stand into the corner of a room a complete doddle.

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Do Light Dimmers Save Energy?

They certainly do! There is a common misconception that dimmer switches merely convert restricted electricity into heat, for no real saving. This was true of the very old fashioned, early models, but today’s dimmer switches, like Lutron’s system, dial down the energy used as well as the light, helping you create a romantic or soothing atmosphere in a trice. When a light is dimmed by 25%, the dimmer switch saves about 20% of the electricity required. When dimmed by 50%, it saves 40% of the electricity. If you use a non-fluorescent bulb, a dimmer will also extend the life of the light bulb. Yet while fluorescent bulbs can be a problem (some even stubbornly refusing to dim), Lutron have already developed CL Dimmers for use with these formerly difficult light sources. This means manual dimmers can save you money, but you can also install programmable lighting systems that raise, lower or switch off lights at certain times, or when a room is occupied (very useful for us absent minded types). These light management systems can improve your productivity, reduce electricity consumption and help save the environment – without undue sacrifice or discomfort. The New York Times Building is a Lutron success story. The building times and tunes available light, dims itself when daylight is abundant, uses automated window shades when light is too bright and constantly adjusts itself. As a result, the New York Times are saving about $600,000 a year in energy costs, a saving that paid for itself in a year. Lutron GRAFIK Eye pre-set dimming controls increase the functionality, flexibility and beauty of any space, from the simplest residential applications to the most complex commercial applications. One standard product family handles virtually any job. GRAFIK Eye 3000 Series controls operate via integral dimmers for residential and smaller commercial applications. Rococo Systems & Design are authorised Lutron Dealers and for your peace of mind all our Lutron engineers are fully trained and certified by Lutron. If you are unsure on which grafik eye is right for you please contact us. Easy To Use With simple controls and easy programming, setting presets and transitioning between them can be mastered in a matter of minutes. Multiple Control Options The GRAFIK Eye 3000 can be controlled directly from the main unit or through additional wallstations, infrared remote controls, or a PC interface. Easy To Design & Install For new installations, there is no need for custom design or wiring. In a retrofit application, use existing wiring, including 3-way switches. GRAFIK Eye 3000 utilizes standard backboxes. In addition, the system can be connected to Sivoia QED shades for control fo daylight. Click here to view the Lutron Grafik Eye 3000 Series on our site now.

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Linn Akurate 242 Speakers

  Linn Akurate 242 high end audio is all about improving your quality of life, and beautifying your home. Linn designs are crafted to be subtle, complementary or bold, depending on your tastes and style. The Linn Akurate 242 speakers come in Black Ash, Rosenut, Walnut, Cherry, Oak or white  – high gloss finishes are also available for an even more contemporary look. There are over 200 finishes, even for compact speakers like the Majik 109, which are designed to slot neatly onto a bookshelf, or perch on their special stands, which are beautifully turned out, solid metal  and an attractive jet black or polished chrome.

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Aquavision Frameless 24 inch television

  Aquavision TV offers this 24 inch screen, with the simplicity of a frameless glass design and can be specified with Polar White, Black or Mirror vision finish. The screen has a widescreen 16:9 format, Digital Freeview and is HD Ready along with a wide range of connections including component video, S-Video, PC VGA, HDMI and Scart all standard. Aquavision Features High quality Full HD 24 ‘; 16:9 wide screen Polished metal surround Digital Tuner with Freeview RS232 connection for integration with Home Automation Systems Polar White, Black or Mirror vision glassScreen HD LCD TFT (16:9) PAL/SECAM-B/G, D/K, L Full Auto Tuning TeleText/FastText Heated Screen Supported Signals: HDMI 1920x1080p (50/60), 1280x720p (50/60), 720x576p (50), 720x480p (60), 640x 480p (50/60)  

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Linn Knekt Multi-Room System

  Linn Knekt was the original multi-room system supplied by Linn. At Rococo, we are one of a few of Linn’s Knekt specialists, and have been installing, servicing and repairing multi-room systems for over 20 years. If you are having any issues with your multi-room system or would like to talk about upgrading, we provide excellent customer service and can handle your request quick and efficiently.   Integrating Linn DS in a Knekt system The Linn DS products can only act as sources (like a CD player, Radio etc) within the Knekt system. The Linn DS or Linn DSI products CANNOT replace any Linn Knekt preamplifier products within a system as they do not have any Linn Knekt control sockets (Remote IN/OUT) and can only be controlled by IR. (Early versions on the Linn Sekrit-DSI had Remote IN/OUT connectors, but never incorporated in to the internal software for use) The Internal volume control of the Linn DS products must be disabled. Otherwise you will have two volume controls in the system. One within the Linn DS player and one in each room controlled by the Linn Knekt-RCU. This means that you could have the Room volume quite high and the Linn DS volume quite low. If you switch to another source, like the TV, this is now playing at a high volume control! Using the Linn DSI products can confuse things even further as you may not be listening to a media streaming source and/or you cannot disable the internal volume control: Linn Room Control Unit (RCU) Linn BASIK-3(-IR) RCU The Linn Sneaky-DS and Linn Sekrit-DSI are the only products with Linn RCU- Accessory sockets. These ACC sockets are designed for use with ONLY the Linn Basik3 and Linn Basik3-IR RCU use. The Linn Basik3 RCU allows Standby and volume up/down control. The Linn Basik3-IR RCU has the additional IR control option of the Linn Sekrit-DSI and Linn Sneaky-DS. Linn Knekt-RCU The Linn Knekt-RCU (11 buttons) can be programmed to have limited functionality with the Linn DS players via an IR emitter: Play, Stop, Pause, Skip+ , Skip- & Standby On some Linn Knekt systems, (using the Linn Dekoda) You can also add the search and Kinsky Jukebox selection. Some Linn DS internet Radio functions can be programmed into the Linn Dekoda. The Knekt-RCU will only control the Linn DS by IR and therefore has no feedback as to which track is playing etc. The important point is that the Linn Knekt-RCU must be programmed for this new source by a Linn specialist.  

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Jarre – The ultimate in home audio.

At Rococo we’re delighted to annouce an exciting new partnership with Jarre Technologies! Jarre Technologies is a cutting-edge brand for technological Lifestyle, home-entertainment products, embodying contemporary style, simplicity and optimal performance. To start our partnership with Jarre, we’ve added the Jarre AeroSystem One: iPod & iPhone Dock Speaker to our already ample catalogue of high-end audio equipment. Jarre AeroSystem One: iPod & iPhone Dock Speaker AeroSystem One delivers a precise surround sound thanks to its powerful box beam and two directional speakers. The elegant design of the AeroSystem One, perfectly integrates into any interior. It’s aesthetic ambition privileges optimum audio quality, all at an affordable price: a sound-system that appeals both to design and music-lovers.   Compatible with all iPod generations: iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPod Classic Compatible with all iPhone generations: iPhone, iPhone 3G(S), iPhone 4 Multiple input sources with mini-jack 3.5 mm connector: MP3 players Computers CD/DVD players To find out more about Jarre and new products, visit our site for full information.

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Build a Linn System suited to YOUR home!

See how we can build a Linn system round your whole home with an array of control options, discreet speaker options and home cinema integration. If you already own a Linn system then even better as we always offer the best trade in prices for your existing Linn equipment. Don’t worry though, as even if you don’t already own a linn system, we can still offer great trade in prices against your other high-end audio equipment. Knekt was the original multi-room system supplied by Linn. At Rococo, we are one of a few of Linn’s Knekt specialists, and have been installing, servicing and repairing Knekt multi-room systems for over 20 years.

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